When you login for the first time using a Social Login button, this site collects public profile information shared by your Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. In particular, it receives your email address to automatically create an account for you to comment on this website. Once your account is created, you'll be immediately logged-in to it and will be able to comment.

(Alternatively, instead of using a Social Login button, you can also create an account directly on this site using the Login link to the right of the Social Login buttons and clicking Register. This is also where Patrons should log in.)